Temasek, Singapore’s state-owned investment company, is coming off a big year. In July, the firm reported that its assets had reached a record $188 billion as of March 2015; total shareholder return ...

Esquel Group cranks out 100 million cotton shirts every year for the likes of J. Crew and Tommy Hilfiger—and Yang has run it since 1995. The private company increased its revenue by 6% last year.

As Hyundai Group Chairwoman, Hyun leads a complex empire of 20 affiliated, family-controlled companies—such groups are called chaebols in Korea—including Hyundai Merchant Marine and Hyundai Elevator ...

The 52-year-old CEO and co-founder has watched Cava, the cult-classic Mediterranean fast-casual spot, skyrocket. Since its IPO last summer, the chain’s stock has grown over 300%.